June 27, 2011 - The days continue

Jason had a good day with all, though he did have a little bit of a challenge with getting comfortable in his bed today. He is getting used to the routine of heading off to the PACU on a daily basis now, and each time he comes back he is in a slightly different position, in his bed. Sometimes the difference is minor, but today it was just a little more off than the other days. He said he would like to be able to go down to the PACU and give them a class in how to place patients, though he understands that isn't realistic. He doesn't have the strength, yet, to move himself around in the bed, though that will come

There were some visitors today, with some of them being new (an Admiral and a Sargent Major) and then some that have been by before. Actually, he doesn't mind if they have come by previously, he just likes seeing people and talking with them. He gets to talk with family, and that is good; and, he gets to talk with the medical staff, and that is good, too. What he really enjoys though, is talking with people he doesn't see frequently. Especially when they are other Marines... ;-)

Well, that about does it for today - I want to send a big, "THANK YOU!" to all for sending your concerns and prayers - we want them to continue.

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